Corrections: Nov. 17, 2022
Corrections that appeared in print on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022.
Anton Filatov’s Top 10 Films for Surviving a War
Mr. Filatov, who has reviewed hundreds of films for Ukrainian publications, shares a list in English of 10 films that he says has helped him cope with fighting on the front lines of the war with Russia.
6 popular Black authors co-write teen romance ‘Whiteout’
BY Hillel Italie, AP National Writer Dhonielle Clayton is not just a bestselling author of young adult fiction. She’s an organizer, a former teacher and a founder of the grassroots publishing movement We Need Diverse Books. She’s also the kind of friend who can convince five of her well-known peers to collaborate on a single
Methodists elect first openly gay African-American bishop
By Peter Smith, The Associated Press The United Methodist Church moved toward becoming more progressive and LGBTQ-affirming during U.S. regional meetings this month that included the election of its second openly gay bishop. Conservatives say the developments will only accelerate their exit from one of the nation’s largest Protestant denominations. Each of the UMC’s five
Chuck D on Takeoff’s Death: ‘When corporations show up God leaves the room’
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent, As family, friends and fans continue to mourn the death of Migos member Takeoff, the demand for hip-hop to take a stand against gun violence has grown. While many have expressed disbelief and anger that the shooting death of the 28-year-old, whose real name is Kirshnik
US judge in Texas strikes down Biden loan-forgiveness plan
By Gene Johnson, The Associated Press A U.S. judge in Texas on Nov. 10 blocked plan to provide millions of borrowers with up to $20,000 apiece in federal student-loan forgiveness — a program that was already on hold as a federal appeals court in St. Louis considers a separate lawsuit by six states challenging it.
Hometown service member re-enlists
Submitted by Brandon Ortiz On November 4th 2022, Senior Chief Petty Officer Brandon Ortiz of Randallstown, MD re-enlisted for another four years in the United States Navy. He was re-enlisted by CDR Shaun Dennis of East Baltimore City. He enlisted in the Navy in January 2008 and is currently stationed at the Commander Naval Surface
3 ex-officers plead to lesser charges in girl’s shooting
By Claudia Lauer, The Associated Press Three former police officers who were charged with killing an 8-year-old girl after they opened fire in the direction of a crowd leaving a high school football game in suburban Philadelphia pleaded guilty to 10 counts each of reckless endangerment on Nov. 10. The negotiated pleas included a dismissal
FaithWorks -AFRO Exclusive: Baltimore Pastor Walks for #RUNMovement
By Sean Yoes, Special to the AFRO In the early morning hours of Veteran’s Day with the sun still far from the horizon, The Rev. Robert Turner, pastor of the Empowerment Temple AME took the first steps of a daunting journey; a more than 42-mile walk from Baltimore’s Carroll Park, to the front gate of
Marlins’ Sandy Alcantara rides majors-best 228.2 innings pitched to NL Cy Young Award – ESPN
Marlins’ Sandy Alcantara rides majors-best 228.2 innings pitched to NL Cy Young Award ESPN Cy Young Award winners 2022 MLB.com Sandy Alcantara Wins National League Cy Young Award MLB Trade Rumors Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara unanimously wins NL Cy Young Award after stellar, throwback-style season Yahoo Sports Sandy Alcantara an ace and closer all in one MLB.com View Full Coverage